Photographer: Henry Chukwuedo

Visit of José Manuel Barroso, President of the EC, to Nigeria

José Manuel Barroso, President of the EC, went to Abuja on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the unification of the country. The President made a speech entitled "A centenary to celebrate in Union and Unity" at the Nigeria Centenary Conference. He notably expressed his condolences and solidarity with Nigeria after the terrorist attack of 26/02/2014 in the north of the country, which caused the death of 29 young students. José Manuel Barroso announced a programme of 15 million euro aimed at reinforcing the security capabilities of the Nigerian police forces.The day after the President met with several Members of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas).

Handshake between José Manuel Barroso, on the left, and Felix Edobor Awanbor, Head of the ...Reference:P-024994Date:26/02/2014

Embrace between José Manuel Barroso, on the left, and Michel Arrion, Head of the ...Reference:P-024994Date:26/02/2014

Handshake between Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria, on the right, and José Manuel ...Reference:P-024994Date:26/02/2014

Discussion between Goodluck Jonathan, President of Nigeria, on the right, and José Manuel ...Reference:P-024994Date:26/02/2014

Arrival of José Manuel Barroso, in the centre Reference:P-024994Date:27/02/2014

Handshake between Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman, Member of the Commission of the Economic ...Reference:P-024994Date:27/02/2014

Ibrahim Bocar Ba, Member of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African ...Reference:P-024994Date:27/02/2014

Ibrahim Bocar Ba, Member of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African ...Reference:P-024994Date:27/02/2014

Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman, Member of the Commission of the Economic Community of West ...Reference:P-024994Date:27/02/2014

Handshake between Kadré Désiré Ouedraogo, President of the Commission of the Economic ...Reference:P-024994Date:27/02/2014

Discussion between Kadré Désiré Ouedraogo, President of the Commission of the Economic ...Reference:P-024994Date:27/02/2014

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